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We personally read every resume that is received. Because of time constraints and sheer volume, we can respond only to those who meet the qualifications for the posted position. You have our assurance that you will be contacted concerning specific opportunities that meet our client's criteria. You can count on complete confidentiality and be assured that you will be contacted concerning specific opportunities that match your skill set and meet your criteria. We work diligently to make good matches for you and our clients. We are not interested in wasting any time arranging less than serious interviews for all parties involved. We take our clients seriously and ask for your honesty and sincerity that our effort on your behalf is time well spent.

• Every phone call is returned.
  The number of complaints we hear from candidates and employers alike is that 'I never heard from them again' or 'they never returned my call' is outrageous. In our opinion poor manners are just unacceptable. We deliver bad news as quickly as we deliver good news.
  
• You will be treated as the professional you are--no pressure tactics or arm twisting. We are successful by making good matches, by guiding the interview process, by getting both candidates and clients what they want, by encouraging compromise, by providing information, by offering advice when asked and basically treating candidates and clients as people, friends - if you do not mind, not numbers.
• We will not waste your time. We cannot place everyone we represent or fill every position we work, but we will make effective use of our time in carefully putting together the interview process. We will not send resumes that do not fit specifications and would rather set up up no interviews than waste time encouraging interviews that do not match criteria.
  
• We enjoy what we do; we see each day and each assignment as a challenge. We have fun and it shows!

Prior to launching your job search, it is vital to prioritize your career goals and find your motivation. Your problems can sometimes be solved without looking for employment elsewhere. For example, if you are unhappy with your salary, approach your supervisor about a raise before beginning your search. You may be happily surprised that your raise will be approved and the process of updating your resume, interviewing, and relocating can be bypassed. If however, a raise is out of the question or for one reason or another you can not be satisfied in your current position, other criteria must be examined before entering the job market. You should ask yourself several questions before pursuing new opportunities.

• Am I committed to my job search?
• Do I know what I want to do in a new opportunity?
• Does my current experience level make me marketable in a new position?
• Do I want to relocate? If yes, where will I relocate?
• How will a new position affect my personal and professional life?
• Are my salary expectations realistic?
• How does my family feel about these issues?
• Is a new opportunity essential for career growth?
• Am I open-minded about advise and career guidance from a professional recruiter?
• Can I accept constructive criticism about the interviewing process?

If the answers to these questions leave you motivated to find a new position, you can be assured that Professional Careers will do everything possible to find that wonderful new opportunity for you. If however, you find it difficult to answer these questions, a new job may not be what you need. Communicate your concerns with co-workers and management. A solution to your career dilemma may lie within your current situation. Feel free to contact our staff about information on market conditions, about your specialty, and other questions you may have.

The decision to accept or decline an offer is often difficult and challenging to say the least. In order to organize your thoughts, several questions about the offer should be presented. The following is a list of questions for the purpose of helping determine your personal needs and goals regarding your new position.

SHOULD I ACCEPT THE OFFER?

• Will I like the work?
• Will I be functional in a reasonable time?
• Is the reputation of the company in keeping with my personal goals?
• Is the chemistry right?
• Is compensation package fair?
• Is opportunity for growth in line with my personal goals?
• Is the geography satisfactory?
• Is company philosophy and management style compatible with mine?
• How will work affect my personal lifestyle and family relationship?
• How will work there affect my mate's lifestyle?

Be prepared! Your Whole Career is at Stake.

Ask yourself, if you were worth "X" dollars yesterday, why are they suddenly willing now to pay you "Y" dollars today? You weren't expecting a raise. As a test, go in and ask your supervisor when. Consider the fact that your present employer could be merely "buying time" with this raise until he can locate a replacement. Suppose you were given an annual raise of $3,000 as a Counter Offer. When they find a replacement for you in say 60 days, then the actual cost to them is only $500.00. Will more money change everything in your present job? Consider the new opportunity you will be giving up that looked so favorable when you accepted it. The company will probably feel as though they have been "blackmailed" into giving you a raise when you announced your decision to leave. Realize now that you are a marked man. The possibility of promotion is extremely limited for someone who has "given notice". The company is vulnerable, they know it and will not risk giving more responsibility to someone who was previously committed to leave. When economic slow downs occur, you could be one of the first to go. You indicated your intention to do so once before, so it is only natural that your position would probably be eliminated in a slack period. You should know that statistics compiled by the National Employment Association confirm the fact that over 80% of those people who elected to accept a Counter Offer and stayed, are no longer with their company six months later. We strongly urge you to carefully think about all these facts before making a final decision. It is your career, your livelihood. One imprudent mistake at any time could be very costly in terms of your professional growth.

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